Louisiana
CDL Learner Permit Training
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Bundled Courses
LA Class A CDL Bundle $29.95
LA Class B CDL Bundle $24.95
LA Class C CDL Passenger Bus Bundle $21.95
LA Class C CDL School Bus Bundle $25.95
LA Class C CDL HazMat Bundle $25.95
LA Class C CDL Tank Vehicles Bundle $21.95
LA CDL Hazmat + Tank Combo Bundle $17.95
LA CDL School Bus Combo Bundle $15.95
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Louisiana
CDL Test Selector Tool
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Not sure which LA CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
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Classes of Louisiana CDL and Required Tests
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Louisiana CDL Fees:
You have 6 months from the day you pay your $15 application fee to have all of your written tests completed, your skills test completed and the license issued. Failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of the application fee and your tests will be considered expired. Who needs a Louisiana CDL? A Louisiana CDL is required to operate the following:
You will need to pass the Louisiana Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Louisiana CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- A CDL physical is required (fee set by the medical examiner).
- $15 application fee.
- Third Party Skills test is $100 (if you provide the vehicle). NOTE: Cost for rental of a vehicle, discretion of the Tester/Examiner.
- License fee - $41 ($51 if you reside in Orleans Parish).
- Additional endorsements - $5 each, except for motorcycle which is $8.
- Applicable parish fee - not to exceed $3.
You have 6 months from the day you pay your $15 application fee to have all of your written tests completed, your skills test completed and the license issued. Failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of the application fee and your tests will be considered expired. Who needs a Louisiana CDL? A Louisiana CDL is required to operate the following:
- Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
- A vehicle pulling a trailer if the trailer has a (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more.
- A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver.
- A vehicle hauling hazardous materials in amounts required to be placarded.
- General Knowledge Test is taken by all applicants.
- Air Brakes Test is required if you intend to drive vehicles so equipped.
- Combination Vehicles Test is required if you want to drive a Class "A" combination vehicle.
- Tanker Test is required if you want to haul liquids in bulk.
- Doubles/Triples Test is required if you pull double or triple trailers.
- Hazardous Materials Test is required if you want to haul hazardous materials or waste in amounts required to be placarded.
- Passenger Transport Test is required if you want to drive a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver. This endorsement requires a skills test in a bus. It is prohibited to skills test in a van to obtain a passenger endorsement.
You will need to pass the Louisiana Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Louisiana CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
Quickly access the most complete and accurate Official Louisiana CDL Information
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- Louisiana CDL - CDL Issuance Offices
- Louisiana CDL FAQs
- Louisiana CDL - Third Party Testers
- Louisiana CDL - CDL Medical Examiner's Certificate (R0714) Menu: Driver's License → CDL Medical Examiner's Certificate (R0714)
- Louisiana CDL - Hazardous Materials Application Form Menu: Driver's License → Application for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Louisiana CDL - Physical Examination Form Menu: Driver's License → Medical Examination Form (R0404)
- Louisiana CDL - Supplemental Form for CDL Application Menu: Driver's License → CDL Supplemental Application (R0112)
- Louisiana CDL - Application for Military Skills Test Waiver Menu: Driver's License → CDL Military Skills Test Waiver
- Louisiana CDL - Farm Related Service Industries Waiver Menu: Driver's License → CDL Waiver for Farm Related Service Industries (R1113)
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| CDL Class | Tests Required | Possible Endorsements and Required Tests | ||||||||||||||
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Class A (Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam Combination Endorsement Written Exam Road Exam |
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| Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam Road Exam |
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| Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam Road Exam Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
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| Exam | Time Allowed (Minutes) | # of Questions on Exam | # of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
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| General Knowledge | 60 | 50 | 40 |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| HazMat | 30 | 30 | 24 |
| Tank | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| Passenger | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| School Bus | 20 | 20 | 16 |
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